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QuestionWhat kind of education do I need?Community AnswerYou need to know the rule book, along with the hand signals, but there is no formal education needed to become a referee.
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QuestionDo I have to have a college degree to become an NFL referee?Community AnswerYou need to know the rulebook, along with the hand signals, but there is no formal education needed to become a referee.
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QuestionDo I need a high school diploma or a GED to become a referee?DonaganTop AnswererThere are no education requirements.
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QuestionHow much time does it take to be an NFL referee?DonaganTop AnswererApproximately ten years of the appropriate experience, consisting of officiating upper-level college and/or minor-league professional or semi-pro football.
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QuestionDo referees have other jobs?DonaganTop AnswererYes, typically officials hold full-time jobs.
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QuestionHow old do I have to be to become an NFL referee?DonaganTop AnswererThere are no age requirements, just experience requirements. See Part 2, Steps 3 and 4 above.
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QuestionHow many female referees are there in the NFL?Community AnswerSarah Thomas is the first and currently only.
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QuestionWhat is the average age of NFL officials?Community AnswerThe average age of an NFL official is 51 years old, and they earn between $4,000 and $10,000 a game.
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QuestionCan I become an NFL referee at 30?Community AnswerYou can become an NFL referee at any age as long as you meet the requirements.
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QuestionHow much college experience is required?Community AnswerAs far as being a student? It isn't a necessity to have any at all. You'll need to study the rule book and the hand signals. As far as officiating, it says you'll need at least 5 years of experience on the collegiate or minor league level.
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QuestionWhat age would you recommend to start my refereeing career?DonaganTop AnswererStart in high school by refereeing little kids' games.
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QuestionIs there a program or test in Oregon to start referring local games and become certified or qualified?DonaganTop AnswererYes. Contact the Oregon School Activities Association at osaa.org/officials.
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QuestionDo I need to have good vision to become a NFL referee?Community AnswerYes! You must be able to see the ball and players at all times! You must be able to see well so you don’t miss anything.
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